The Portland Timbers made a statement on Sunday night, defeating Austin FC 2-1 in a thrilling match. The Timbers were led by two goals from forward Yimmi Mora, who scored in the first and second halves to secure the victory.
Mora opened the scoring in the first half, finding the back of the net in the 33rd minute. He was able to get behind the Austin defense and fire a shot past goalkeeper Brad Stuver. It was Mora’s fourth goal of the season and it gave the Timbers a 1-0 lead.
The Timbers were able to double their lead in the second half when Mora scored again in the 65th minute. This time, he was able to get on the end of a cross from midfielder Diego Valeri and head it past Stuver. The goal was Mora’s fifth of the season and it gave Portland a 2-0 lead.
Austin FC was able to pull one back in the 79th minute when forward Jon Gallagher scored from close range. However, it wasn’t enough as the Timbers held on for the win.
The victory was a big one for Portland, as they continue to fight for a playoff spot in the Western Conference. With Mora’s two goals, they were able to take all three points and move up to sixth place in the standings.
Mora’s performance was impressive, as he was able to find the back of the net twice against a tough Austin defense. He now has five goals on the season and is proving to be a valuable asset for the Timbers.
Overall, it was a great win for Portland and they will look to continue their good form as they push for a playoff spot. With Mora leading the way, they have a good chance of achieving their goal.
